Verdant pine forests covered with thick snow decorate the towering snow-capped mountains, and patches of winter cold fall between the ridges. A horse-drawn carriage sped along the winding mountain road, leaving two deep marks on the snow. Qin Tao leaned on the carriage and pulled the reins, the long whip in his hand kept waving, and snorted white mist between his snorts.

The inside of the carriage was warm, and the thick curtain of animal wool clinged tightly to the four walls, keeping out any cold wind and snow. Tang Xuexin sat comfortably on the warm bench with a shallow smile on her lips.

Just after noon, the carriage slowed down and entered the mountain town.

Qin Tao rubbed his hands that were a little stiff from the cold, and when it was a little hot, he immediately rubbed them on his face and ears, and at the same time said loudly to the carriage behind him: "Miss, after this street, it is the most lively street in the city." ”

At this time, Qin Tao was still dressed as a coachman, except for the thick cotton clothes and thick pants, there was no change.

The two of them came to Shanzhong City in fact, it was not in the plan, but Qin Tao wanted to find out if Xiao Yi was still here. After leaving with Li Rongrong, Qin Tao left a letter for Xiao Yi in Yaxiang Building, roughly wanting to explain that he left for no reason. And when he returned here today, Qin Tao was looking forward to seeing that bold Brother Xiao.

In the private room on the second floor of Yaxiang Building, Tang Xuexin was dressed in a purple cotton suit, covered with a red cloak, and sat in a chair with a light veil to warm up with hot tea.

With a heavy sound of stomping on the floor, the door to the private room opened. A white chill rushed in first, causing the temperature in the house to drop a few points instantly, and then Qin Tao, who was cold, stepped on the snow on his cotton boots and walked in and closed the door casually.

Seeing the look of loss in Qin Tao's eyes, Tang Xuexin put down the cup, got up, filled an empty cup, and then handed it to the approaching young man, and asked softly, "No one is there?"

Drinking the hot tea that was a little hot in one go, his flushed face eased a little, and gently brushed his warm but slightly chilly chest, Qin Tao shook his head lightly at Tang Xuexin and said, "I'm afraid I'm not here anymore." ”

Tang Xuexin turned around and walked to the side of the bed, took out a black beast velvet jacket from the box, measured it on Qin Tao's upper body, showed a bright smile, and said, "Come, put this on, your coachman's outfit makes me feel too uncomfortable." ”

Touching the smooth and delicate coat and feeling the temperature in it, Qin Tao unconsciously licked his lips, rubbed the chest of the somewhat greasy cotton coat with his hand, and smiled at Tang Xuexin.

Tang Xuexin glanced at him, put his coat in Qin Tao's hand, and said, "What are you smiling, don't hurry up and put it on." But there was a deep sense of concern in his words.

Qin Tao was born as a son, what kind of coat he has never seen, but this one is full of Tang Xuexin's strong affection, how can he be unhappy.

Quickly put it on, Qin Tao finally swept away the previous shabby, and with his coat and handsome face, it seemed that the beautiful young man had reappeared.

The jade hand gently tidied up the uneven part of the shoulder, Tang Xuexin smiled with satisfaction, and said, "This is what it looks like." "In her actions and words, she is still the ruthless witch lady, more like a good wife taking care of her husband.

Qin Tao scratched the back of his head, showing a trace of embarrassment in his expression, and said in a low voice: "It's good, but I can't wear this when I assassinate......" As he spoke, he didn't forget to notice the change in Tang Xuexin's breath, for fear of angering the girl.

Tang Xuexin patted the thick shoulder, and said with a smile: "I know, it's not for you to wear it when you move, let's change it back when you get to the Peking University camp." ”

Qin Tao smiled, he liked Tang Xuexin's empathy very much, but what he didn't know was that the witch Tang Xuexin would only have such a warm side to him.

The next day, the carriage drove away from the mountain city, and with the falling snow all the way, it left the territory of the Purple Moon Empire.

"Xue Xin, beyond this valley plain is the Haoling Empire. Qin Tao whipped his horse and shouted loudly to the carriage, driving the carriage to gallop across the wide plain.

The winter sun didn't seem to want to stay too long, and when Qin Tao and the others arrived in Beizhen, the tight light gradually disappeared into the black ink in the distance.

Beizhen, the northernmost important town of the Haoling Empire, is also the closest town to Emperor [***] Beidaying.

Qin Tao loosened the reins and let the carriage move forward independently, then took out a rough leather bag from his waist, rubbed his hands that were a little frozen, and then raised the leather bag to drink after a little temperature.

The liquor is naturally spicy in the mouth, but it can bring a warmth to the cold body.

The people of Beizhen do not have the rough and bold surnames of the northerners, although they are the northern border of the empire, they still have the delicate warmth of the southerners, so it is rare to see people like Qin Tao who drink along the street.

Slowly driving into the backyard of an inn, Qin Tao stopped the carriage, exhaled a white breath, stomped on his feet that were a little cold and wooden, and then helped Tang Xuexin enter the inn through the back door.

The spacious and bright inn is as warm as spring, and the heat of the stoves scattered in inconspicuous places is thick and thick, and the thick cotton wool of the sealed wooden windows protects against the cold flowing outside.

After eating a bowl of hot noodle soup, Qin Tao only felt a warmth suddenly rise in his body, the stiff soles of his feet warmed up, and his frozen red face also returned to its natural color.

Tang Xuexin sat on the side with a warm hand stove and looked at the young man, and a shallow smile appeared under the light veil.

The night in the north town is quiet, and people who have been busy all day stay in warm homes, and no one wants to provoke the biting cold.

The coal burning in the copper basin in the guest room on the second floor glowed with a warm fire, and Qin Tao and Tang Xuexin sat quietly at the square table, discussing the plan of assassination.

Perhaps feeling the dryness and warmth of the room, the sleepy-eyed Dongdong rubbed his eyes and climbed onto the table from Qin Tao's arms, and let out a low whimper at Qin Tao.

Dongdong's plush and cute body suddenly caused Tang Xuexin to scream softly, and immediately stretched out her jade hand to hug Dongdong, and her beautiful eyes flashed with love.

I don't know if it was because Dongdong was in a state of hunger or didn't notice Tang Xuexin's hand, it didn't have hostility and was easily hugged by Tang Xuexin as if it liked this young girl.

Qin Tao sat aside and looked at the scene in front of him with some surprise, and then asked Dongdong, "Dongdong, are you hungry?"

Dongdong squinted his eyes, enjoying the comfortable feeling of the jade hand caressing his fluff, but he ignored Qin Tao, as if he had already thrown his hunger out of the clouds.

Qin Tao was speechless for a while, secretly glanced at him, and then fell silent. Tang Xuexin smiled, hugged Dongdong and couldn't put it down, and at the same time touched Qin Tao with her elbow and asked, "It's called Dongdong, why is it so cute." As he spoke, he didn't forget to gently tease the little white tiger's furry jaw.

Qin Tao nodded, watching Dongdong keep rubbing back and forth on Tang Xuexin's plump chest, he couldn't help but feel speechless, and scolded with a secret smile: "You little guy is really ......"

"Are you going to let Lu Lin know that you're here?" teasing the lazy Dongdong, Tang Xue asked happily.

After being silent for a while, his fingers kept rubbing on the surface of the porcelain cup, Qin Tao frowned slightly, and then shook his head: "It's better not to tell it......"

Even though he is reluctant, this matter should not be involved too much, after all, the other party is the prince of the empire, and if he dies in the army, anyone will probably be involved.

"Then we'll put the assassination site on the two mountains. Tang Xuexin looked at the map spread out on the table and said affirmatively.

Qin Tao was shocked, looked at the girl in front of him in surprise, and then looked carefully on the map twice, and asked, "Why is it there?"

Liangmang Mountain, located 100 miles south of the barracks, is the main arterial road to the southwest. However, due to the rugged mountain roads and the fog all year round, few people will want to pass through here.

The original location of this assassination was set in the dense forest twenty miles outside the camp, and once Leng Yuntian passed by, he would attack from the side.

A suspicion flashed in his eyes, Qin Tao pointed to the boundless two vast mountains, and asked, "Are you sure Leng Yuntian will pass by here?"

Tang Xuexin smiled mysteriously and responded, "Of course!"

Qin Tao was confused, secretly thinking about what "mysterious conspiracy" Tang Zhan's father and daughter were planning, and at the same time yawned lazily, pretending to be sleepy.

"Sleepy, then let's rest. Tang Xuexin patted Qin Tao on the shoulder and said softly, and then walked to the bed with Dongdong in her arms.

Qin Tao looked at Dong Donglazi's performance of "heavy color and light friends" in Tang Xuexin's arms, and couldn't help but be speechless for a while, and left the room while shouting helplessness in his heart.

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